adhere (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adhere (to)
Verb
  • On May 18, 2025, Radford was arrested by the Georgia Department of Public Safety for driving under the influence and for failing to obey a traffic control device.
    Greg Wehner , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • War provides an opportunity to showcase a new leader’s command over the PLA; seeing the senior military leadership obeying the new leader’s orders might then serve to deter a potential political challenger.
    TYLER JOST, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Using data from three ongoing research programs, researchers followed over 200,000 health professionals for up to 36 years, regularly collecting detailed information about their diets and lifestyles.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Atkins defended developers of self-custody wallets and DeFi applications, stating that they shouldn't be held liable for how users utilize their software, comparing it to holding car manufacturers responsible for traffic accidents.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The case could determine the future of Brazil’s domestic politics and foreign relations: Critics of Bolsonaro — who is accused of having plotted to kill his successor — say his conviction is necessary to defend democracy in Latin America’s biggest nation.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Teddy Bridgewater appeared to stand by his decisions as head football coach of Miami Northwestern High School, which ultimately resulted in the NFL quarterback being suspended after leading the team to a state championship.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The caller said the assailant ran to a garage, then returned and stood by the victim in an apparent attempt to render aid.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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